Billing Officer

  • Full-time

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Billing Officer to join our finance team based in Perth. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely billing processes while supporting internal teams and maintaining strong relationships with customers. The successful candidate will work closely with the Billing Team Lead and finance team to ensure compliance with internal controls and invoicing standards.

Key Responsibilities include however, not limited to:

  • Ensure all sales orders are opened and processed in a timely manner.

  • Comply with the Internal Control System throughout the billing process.

  • Coordinate with internal business units to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.

  • Receive, analyse and process credit note requests in accordance with approval processes.

  • Monitor open sales orders daily and address any discrepancies.

  • Send payment reminders and liaise with customers regarding outstanding balances.

  • Manage account balances and resolve billing inconsistencies.

  • Assist with month-end closing activities and support internal and external audit requirements.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

  • University degree in Finance or Accounting (desirable).

  • 2–7 years of experience in billing, finance, or accounting roles.

  • Experience handling high-volume billing transactions.

  • Experience billing across multiple entities, currencies, business units, and profit centres.

  • Knowledge of local and international invoicing requirements.

  • Experience using Oracle Order Management, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger systems (desirable).

  • Strong customer service mindset, viewing billing as a service to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility.

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
•    Paid parental leave
•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
•    Ongoing learning & development 
•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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